I'm afraid I need enlightenment on this subject. :)

Jane hasn't spoken much. We have been discussing the question/answer episode between Emma and Jane which again is not clear and one has to rely on other incidences to show Emma's questioning, and 'one' answer of Jane's to Emma directly where she doesn't come off very well IMO - at least not dignified nor graceful as I see it, in CH:21

"When I have seen Mr. Elton," replied Jane, "I dare say I shall be interested -- but I believe it requires that with me.

It seems more of a self indulgent response, and a retort more than an answer IMO.

Jane is usually thought of with sympathy and as being good being an orphan and having to earn a living, but what she actually thinks about the people of Highbury and Emma in particular is left to our imaginations.

Like Miss Bates I too believe in counting ones blessing.
-Jane is lucky that she had the Cambells.
-She's lucky to have had the best tutors in London to get the best of education for her accomplishments which will be useful for her future life, unlike her aunt.
-She's lucky to have seen more of the world and have a personality more developed
-her aunt has come down in life, sure, but she's not one of the poor cottagers who Emma visits

Personally I don't feel bad for Jane or pity her. That's just life.
Things could have been worse!!